A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.
It is possible to develop ADHD with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your (or your child’s) likelihood of developing ADHD.
Risk factors include:Gender—Boys are more frequently diagnosed with ADHD than girls.
Heredity—ADHD and similar disorders tend to run in families, suggesting there may be a genetic»

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